From Lagos to Nairobi

AfriLabs, the leading African network of tech and innovation hubs, has officially launched the search for a new executive director following the conclusion of Anna Ekeledo’s tenure. Ekeledo, who has led the organization through significant growth and expansion, will step down after several years of steering AfriLabs’ mission to support technology-driven entrepreneurship across the continent….

African healthtech startups face a critical two-year window to localize artificial intelligence solutions before global AI platforms like ChatGPT dominate the continent’s healthcare sector. Experts warn that without rapid adaptation, local innovators risk being outpaced by international competitors who already have advanced AI capabilities and substantial resources. The call to “out-localise” refers to the need…

After three startup shutdowns, many founders would walk away from entrepreneurship altogether. For one African founder, however, failure became the raw material for building what is now Africa’s biggest Web3 incubation programme—a platform helping hundreds of builders turn blockchain ideas into real companies. The journey did not begin in Web3. The founder’s first three startups,…

For years, founders across the continent have quietly asked the same question: do African venture capitalists lack conviction, or are they simply playing a different game from their counterparts in Silicon Valley? The answer, as with most things in Africa’s startup ecosystem, is more nuanced than the criticism suggests. On the surface, the complaint seems…

Fintech startup OneDosh has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop its global stablecoin payment infrastructure, aiming to simplify digital transactions across borders. The funding round, led by prominent early-stage investors, marks a significant step in OneDosh’s mission to make cryptocurrency payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible worldwide. OneDosh plans to use the capital…

Nigeria’s events industry, long characterized by fragmented planning and logistical challenges, is witnessing a transformation thanks to Oncue Logistics, a tech-enabled platform that is redefining how events are organized and managed. By leveraging technology, Oncue provides a seamless solution for event organizers, suppliers, and attendees, bridging gaps that have traditionally hindered efficiency in the sector….